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Vintage Market Days provides a unique experience of timeless treasures

October 5, 2023
Friday-Sunday, Oct, 6-8—RUTLAND—Step into a world where nostalgia meets creativity, where the past finds new life, and where vintage enthusiasts come together. Vintage Market Days is an indoor/outdoor market at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland that goes beyond the typical flea market. This event showcases a curated selection of original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry,…

‘Fore!’ Swing for the kids 

October 5, 2023
  The Killington Ski Club/Killington Mountain School Golf Tournament is a day of golf and community support  Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The leaves are  turning and the air is cooling, which means  it’s time to pick up those clubs and head for the  Killington Golf Course on Friday for the annual KSC/KMS Golf Tournament.…

The Harvest Celebration at Billings Farm promises to be a bountiful weekend 

October 5, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8—WOODSTOCK— Families and friends are invited to participate in an autumn seasonal celebration weekend at Billings Farm & Museum. The 32nd annual Harvest Celebration is set to take place this weekend from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It promises an assortment of harvest-themed activities, culinary delights, and live entertainment for all ages. Events…

Martin Barre: A journey through 50 years of Jethro Tull — A Brief History of Tull Tour

October 5, 2023
Wednesday, Oct.4 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1969, a quartet of British musicians touched down in New York City and ignited a musical revolution that would resonate across America. Over the subsequent half-century, this iconic ensemble amassed a staggering 65 million record sales and fostered a devoted global fanbase that remains the envy of rock bands worldwide. …

Killington ski and bike swap is a monster of a sale

October 5, 2023
  Friday-Sunday, Oct. 6-8—KILLINGTON—The 2023 Killington Ski Club Monster Ski & Bike Sale is happening at the RamsHead Base Lodge on Oct. 6-8. If you plan to sell your ski or snowboard equipment at the KSC Monster Ski & Bike sale, you’ll need to go through the consignment registration process. Consignment registration and drop-off days…

Chaffee Art Center’s annual Art in the Park Festival: Celebrating creativity and community

October 5, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is set to host its 62nd annual Art in the Park fall foliage festival on Oct. 7 and 8 at Rutland’s Main Street Park, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of routes 4 and 7. This highly anticipated event brings together juried fine artists, craftspeople,…

This Saturday’s harvest faire at Killington Resort has something for the kids and the kids at heart

October 5, 2023
Courtesy Killington Ski Resort Killington will celebrate the change of season with their harvest fair at Snowshed Base Lodge this Saturday. Throughout the day, there will be fun-filled activities for the entire family including pumpkin painting, horse-drawn hayrides, apple launching, face painting, & a bouncy house, ax throwing, food, live music and more.    Saturday, Oct.…

Poetry is Power: The painting of beauty

September 27, 2023
  Water folds, Rippling over rocks, Painting a picture, Glowing in the sunlight, Shimmering, As the rays of glitter, Land on the surface, On the face of the water, Smiling, The water laughs, Making ripples over the rocks, Sprinkling the glitter, As it goes, Making a painting, Of beauty, Of life, Of kindness and, Of…

Killington’s Mountain Bike Season Passholder Appreciation Day is a “Beast” of a party

September 27, 2023
  Friday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Free with summer pass. As another great Killington mountain biking season winds down, Killington Resort invites all summer passholders to a day full of racing, music, giveaways, and food on the hill. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bike Bum course on lower Rabbit Hole will hold a…

Fair Haven solicits fall clothed stick figures

September 27, 2023
  For the fourth year, Fair Haven’s Itty-Bitty Committee will be displaying clothed stick figures around the town park. Community members are invited to create their own stick figure for display. Participants may pick up their figures and materials at 47 So. Main St. at the gazebo on Sunday, Oct. 1, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.…

Stay warm with Chilli at the Poultney Chili cook off

September 27, 2023
Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.—POULTNEY—The Poultney Rotary Club brings its 33rd annual Chili Cook Off to downtown Poultney this Saturday.  In addition to the chili cook off competition and tasting, EnerJazz Big Band will provide musical entertainment, a silent auction will line the center of Main Street and the famous Chili T-shirts will be…

Stone Valley Arts’ New Kanon Jazz Trio to perform with special guest Zachary Hampton on  the Saxaphone 

September 27, 2023
  Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts will present the classic Jazz Cafe series featuring the New Kanon Jazz Trio with special guest saxaphone player Zachary Hampton on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Hampton is a career musician, teacher, and student himself. He is committed to the study, performance, and education of jazz, using it as a vehicle…

Last Sunday’s Pie in the Face for Chase raises $33,000

September 27, 2023
  The 10th Annual International Pie in the Face for Chase was held this past Sunday, Sept. 24, at Moguls Sports Pub in Killington and it was a huge success. At the event, 22 local celebrities took hundreds of pies in the face and raised $33,000 (a record!) for Chase William Kuehl and the Phelan-McDermid…

Wet your whistle at the Killington Brewfest

September 27, 2023
  Saturday, Sept. 30  at 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Wet your whistle amidst Vermont’s autumn color and enjoy live music, a vendor village, delicious food offerings, and 31 breweries pouring dozens of the finest craft beers, ciders, and seltzers in the region. Brewfest, held at Pico Ski Resort this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1-5 p.m., is one of…